The singer-songwriter was honored at the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year benefit.
“This isn’t easy music.
This is complicated, brilliant music that is really hard to interpret.”
Joni Mitchell was honored with the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year Award ahead of the 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony.Lester Cohen/Getty
“Ever since we were both young girls.
We didn’t know each other, but you sang me into being.
You sang my life.”
Brandi Carlile, Joni Mitchell (accompanied by her physical therapist), and Jon Batiste at her tribute at the MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Past recipients includeAretha Franklin,Fleetwood Mac, andDolly Parton.
I can retire now and just let other people do it."
Mitchell will also be on hand topresent an award at the Grammys ceremonyon Sunday.
